11/12 ingredients recognized
How we scored this
PureScore is the stored composite of ingredient safety (40%), formulation quality (30%), contaminant risk (20%) and label transparency (10%). This label matched 11 of 12 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Diet Soda, Orange
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Flagged concerns
yellow 6
Hyperactivity; allergic reactions; contaminated with carcinogens benzidine and 4-aminobiphenyl.
sunflower oil
Industrial seed oil; high omega-6; refined and oxidation-prone when heated.
brominated vegetable oil
Soda stabilizer; FDA authorization revoked 2024; bromine accumulation linked to thyroid and neurological effects.
aspartame
IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic; neurological effects reported; not for phenylketonurics.
red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
acesulfame potassium
Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.
natural flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
Full ingredient list
Carbonated water, citric acid, potassium benzoate (preservative), aspartame, natural flavor, gum acacia, acesulfame potassium, yellow 6, glycerol ester of wood rosin, sunflower oil, brominated vegetable oil, red 40.